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title: "Park Ice Cream Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065a7c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ST HELENS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-24"
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# Park Ice Cream Tender

Buyer: ST HELENS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065a7c

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## Summary

The "Park Ice Cream Tender" managed by St Helens Council, a public authority in sub-central government, has successfully transitioned from tender to contract award stage. The tender, posted on 23 February 2026, sought providers to operate in various park locations within St Helens, including Taylor Park, Sherdley Park, Menses Park, and several others. Ice cream and catering services fall under the industry category of services. This open competition allowed for Below Threshold consideration and focused on granting licences for designated parking areas. The contracting process concluded with the award on 22 April 2026, and contracts will activate on 1 May 2026, concluding on 30 April 2027, with options for extension up to 2028.

This tender offers lucrative opportunities for businesses in the food services industry, specifically those with expertise in catering or retailing frozen confectionery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited, given the concession regime and the contract’s suitability clause prioritising SME involvement. St Helens Council's focus on price-based award criteria creates a competitive landscape for businesses that can effectively manage cost while maximising service delivery. With Tony's Ices successfully receiving an award for designated lots, similar enterprises now have the chance to grow their presence in public recreational areas, thereby enhancing business outreach within the local community.

## Notice

License/s have been granted to the successful provider, permitting the provider to park in designated parking locations in St Helens Parks as stipulated in the license/s for the sale of ice cream and frozen confectionary.

### Lot Information

Taylor Park Only

Renewal: Option to extend for 12 months

Sherdley Park Only

Renewal: Option to extend for 12 months

Menses Park Only

License for Menses Park Only

Renewal: Option to extend for 12 months

All Other Parks

License for All Other Parks (inclusive of Gaskell Park, Haresfinch Park, Victoria Park, KGV Sutton Manor, KGV Haydock, Sankey Valley Park, Queens Park)

Renewal: Option to extend for 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037580-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £122,006 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ST HELENS COUNCIL |
| Locality | ST HELENS |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA10 1HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | St. Helens |
| Electoral ward | St Helens Town Centre |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | TLD7 Merseyside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TONY'S ICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 15555000 - Ice cream and similar products
- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 12:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037580-2026
- 23 Feb 2026 at 16:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016235-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037580-2026
  24th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016235-2026
  23rd February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=920a7414-c910-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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